Veterans of United States are eligible for different types
of benefits and services which are provided by the U.S Department of Veterans
affairs or HealtheVet. Veterans can avail some of the benefits while they are
performing their active duty. Eligibility to avail the HealtheVet benefits is
totally based upon your discharge from your active military service and also
those who have been involved in any dishonorable conditions. Here active VA
services mean your full-time service other that then active duty for training,
as a marine cop, air force, army, coast guard or any commissioned officer of
PHS. If there are any bad conduct and dishonorable discharges issues by the
court-martial then this is going to eliminate your VA benefits. In case
veterans are in prison then they must contact the Administration to know about
their eligibility.

There is loads of documentation required to seek your
HealtheVet benefits especially if you are availing them for the first time. You
will need a service discharge mentioning your

What are eBenefits?

If you are a veteran or veteran spouse/parents or children
then you must be aware of the benefits portal because it is a resourceful site
that will guide you towards your benefits and how to avail them easily.
Veterans, servicemen, and their families can access, research, apply and manage
VA and their military benefits through a secure internet connection. You can
find this web portal at www.ebenefits.va.gov. If you are a veteran
or servicemen then you must register here and create an account. There are 2
levels available which are basic and premium. With a premium account you will
be able to access all your personal information in DoD and veterans affairs system
and can also access and apply for the VA benefits online.there are many other things you will be
allowed to do such as

Updatingyour address
records

Status of claims

Apply for benefits online

With a basic account,
you will be able to have access to the information that you are going to enter
into your account. with a basic account, you will not be allowed to access the DoD
and VA systems. Servicemen are provided by a common access card and following
step by step instructions you will be able to obtain a premium account. To
register for the benefits veterans must be listed in DEERS and must obtain DoD
log on.In case you are not having DEERS
then you will need to verify your military service and then add all the
required information to DEERS. This is important for veterans who have severed
the military prior to 1982.If you find
any problem then you can contact VA regional office from where you can obtain
information related to the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System.

ADS logon is a type of identity that is utilized by many
veterans’ affairs and DoD websites and even eBenefits.If you are registered with the DEERS then you
are also eligible for DS Logon and it is going to valid for lifetime.

Identity verification

There is an identity verification process and you will have
to go through it to secure your benefits. it is a very simple and easy process
where you will be asked some questions online.in some cases, veterans and servicemen have to visit the nearby VA
offices to complete the identity verification process. Servicemen can easily
complete this process online by using their Common Access Card.If you are retired from the military then you
can use the online portal and using your defense finance and accounting service
logon. Veterans can call 1-800-827-1000 and then select option 7. Benefits
having Premium level access can go to My HealtheVet and log into their account
with the help of single sign-on feature.

Prevent Identity
Theft

Your Social security number, common access card, and other
documents are of vital importance thus it is important that you keep them safe.
There are many cases of identity theft and this number is increasing.You must keep your documents safe and do not
share this information with unknown people. Anyone can misuse your information
and claim benefits using your documents. This has already happened to many and
you can prevent this from happening to you and your family. You can prevent
this by keeping your documents safe.

Have access to online portals

Today you do not have to wander from one office to another
to avail of your benefits. There is VA website with all the detailed information
and you can access all that you need without the need of leaving your home.
But, make sure that you have VA account, eBenefits account and uploaded all the
information so that you can easily access the information you need at the time
of making claims. It is also important because, after you, your spouse and
children will not face any issue availing claims. Having your VA account is one
of the most important things that you must create, verify and update. There is
not one or two, but a variety of benefits which servicemen and veterans can claim
from the VA program. If the information you have uploaded is not sufficient or
does not fulfill your eligibility then this is going to cost you high.

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